Posts in: ecology

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Of Venom and Silk

Of Venom and Silk

Spiders might scare you, but you might need them more than you realize.

By Alex Liu | Posted June 7, 2010

Asian Carp, Knocking at the Great Lakes’ Back Door

Asian Carp, Knocking at the Great Lakes’ Back Door

As humans have circumvented Niagara Falls for aquatic transportation, so too have non-native species

By Katie Peek | Posted March 21, 2010

In the Case of the Musk Ox Decline, Man is Not Guilty

In the Case of the Musk Ox Decline, Man is Not Guilty

Genetic evidence shows environment, not humans, killed off Arctic beasts

By Anna Rothschild | Posted March 10, 2010

Making Dirt Out of Dinner

Making Dirt Out of Dinner

New York City’s universities are turning kitchen scraps into compost

By Katie Peek | Posted March 1, 2010

Spotting an eagle near Croton point. [Credit: Olivia Koski]

Eagle-watching On The Hudson

Just a one hour train ride from New York City, eagles abound.

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 22, 2010

Green is the New Black at Fashion Week

Green is the New Black at Fashion Week

From February 11th to 18th, New York City Fashion Week brought together the world’s best designers and brands to showcase the coming trends in Fall and Winter clothing.

By Michael Glenn Easter | Posted

Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Fledgling birding project is the next generation in citizen science

By Mara Grunbaum | Posted February 16, 2010

Would you wear this rodent as a coat?

Is Nutria the New Black?

Wearing this rodent on the runway could save Louisiana’s wetlands

By Anna Rothschild | Posted January 25, 2010

A hunter takes down an 8 point buck

Deer Hunters at Risk

Lead bullets contaminate venison and can raise human blood lead levels

By Michael Glenn Easter | Posted January 8, 2010

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Human infrastructure associated with oil field development gives some species an advantage over others.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted October 30, 2009

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